New Styx Song "Difference In The World"

[brywool]

If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "I Believe in You" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick the Styx song hands down.
If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "Private Jones" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick Private Jones.

It's not a horrible song, but it's not a classic. "Just Be" is actually a better tune for my money. I love the sentiment of that song as well as the harmonies.
I also don't get why people dog "Everything All the Time". That song kicks ass.

I'm happy to have a new Styx song and I'm happy that it's not about Robots. I hope that it's a signal that Styx is doing SOMETHING new.

and yeah, never "got" the ramones... yet rolling stone heralds them as gods. whatever...

[chickenbeef]

If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "I Believe in You" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick the Styx song hands down.
If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "Private Jones" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick Private Jones.

It's not a horrible song, but it's not a classic. "Just Be" is actually a better tune for my money. I love the sentiment of that song as well as the harmonies.
I also don't get why people dog "Everything All the Time". That song kicks ass.

I'm happy to have a new Styx song and I'm happy that it's not about Robots. I hope that it's a signal that Styx is doing SOMETHING new.

and yeah, never "got" the ramones... yet rolling stone heralds them as gods. whatever...

rolling stone can suck my 12 inch DICK or COCK

[Babyblue]

For anyone that hasn't been able to listen to the song yet, here it is from youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVj_qWPziBo


It isn't a bad song. It really isn't a hard rocker either.

great feel and melody to this song. sounds really good too. Lyrical content fits the song well. 100% a grower song

Love it!!!!!

[FormerDJMike]

I notice when the song plays it says "Regeneration, Vol1". Is that the title of a new album or a compilation album?

[froy]

I notice when the song plays it says "Regeneration, Vol1". Is that the title of a new album or a compilation album?

http://en.kendincos.net/video-fhdhfdlh- ... world.html

First off you should never write a song with the word Difference in it, Second the repeat of Its Hard
is 2nd grade writing, This is not a STYX song its a Tommy Shaw 7 Zens throw away.
It's very incomplete an lacks imagination. Not bad for Tommy solo but not Styx period.

[froy]

If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "I Believe in You" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick the Styx song hands down.

Your insane I Believe In You is a great song and beats anything Shaw Styx has done.
OWEverything is close. Private Jones is not that good IMO.
Lets face it current STYX lacks , production and writing abilities to produce anything close to
the past.

[Bearded Clam]

meh.. it doesn't really grab me. I agree with whoever compared it to the stuff on 7DZ's.

If this is from a potential new album, I hope this isn't their best shot.

[froy]

meh.. it doesn't really grab me. I agree with whoever compared it to the stuff on 7DZ's.

If this is from a potential new album, I hope this isn't their best shot.

2nd listen
The biggest issue other than what I listed above is the 4 times rhymes
Bed Head Dead Said
Back Slack Knack Crack
Heap Leap Sheep Sleep

This is just bad writing from Shaw.
Looks like STYX is getting desperate using 7Zens throw always and pawning it off as new STYX music
Nice work Tommy that's back to back flubs Can't Stop Rockin and now this crap.

[Everett]

I liked can't stop rockin froy...

[froy]

I notice when the song plays it says "Regeneration, Vol1". Is that the title of a new album or a compilation album?

No that's regurgitation Vol 1 .

[chickenbeef]

I notice when the song plays it says "Regeneration, Vol1". Is that the title of a new album or a compilation album?

maybe they'll do a re-recordings thing with new songs. like what KISS did with Sonic Boom

[Mr JY Roboto]

I've listened to the new song about 20 times now...I like it. I don't love it, but it's not a bad song. It does fit Tommy's solo work more closely than anything Styx but who cares. Just Be was a sleeper but I really do like Everything All The Time...especially live.

To those arguing that music/art is not subjective...either you are being a goof or are in need of some serious help.

[froy]

I've listened to the new song about 20 times now...I like it. I don't love it, but it's not a bad song.

Sorry but it's a bad song.

[brywool]

If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "I Believe in You" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick the Styx song hands down.

Your insane I Believe In You is a great song and beats anything Shaw Styx has done.
OWEverything is close. Private Jones is not that good IMO.
Lets face it current STYX lacks , production and writing abilities to produce anything close to
the past.

I Believe in You sounds like it was left over from Love Boat reruns. TERRIBLE song right up there with First Time and some of the crappier tracks from Boomchild. I can't believe DeYoung penned that. Awful.

Not saying the new Styx song is brilliant, I don't think it is. But it may just be a glimpse of a new album and maybe not the strongest track (hopefully not). You REALLY like "I Believe in You"? Seriously? Man, that is just the worst song.

And music IS subjective. If it wasn't, then Brittany Spears would be heralded as a musical genius. She sells a ton of records, but they pretty much blow. That means SOMEONE likes it.

[chickenbeef]

If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "I Believe in You" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick the Styx song hands down.

Your insane I Believe In You is a great song and beats anything Shaw Styx has done.
OWEverything is close. Private Jones is not that good IMO.
Lets face it current STYX lacks , production and writing abilities to produce anything close to
the past.

I Believe in You sounds like it was left over from Love Boat reruns. TERRIBLE song right up there with First Time and some of the crappier tracks from Boomchild. I can't believe DeYoung penned that. Awful.

Not saying the new Styx song is brilliant, I don't think it is. But it may just be a glimpse of a new album and maybe not the strongest track (hopefully not). You REALLY like "I Believe in You"? Seriously? Man, that is just the worst song.

And music IS subjective. If it wasn't, then Brittany Spears would be heralded as a musical genius. She sells a ton of records, but they pretty much blow. That means SOMEONE likes it.

that just means there's a lot of stupid people. just like on this board

[froy]

If this was a sample from a new Styx album, and "I Believe in You" was a sample from Dennis' album, I'd pick the Styx song hands down.

Your insane I Believe In You is a great song and beats anything Shaw Styx has done.
OWEverything is close. Private Jones is not that good IMO.
Lets face it current STYX lacks , production and writing abilities to produce anything close to
the past.

I Believe in You sounds like it was left over from Love Boat reruns. TERRIBLE song right up there with First Time and some of the crappier tracks from Boomchild. I can't believe DeYoung penned that. Awful.

Not saying the new Styx song is brilliant, I don't think it is. But it may just be a glimpse of a new album and maybe not the strongest track (hopefully not). You REALLY like "I Believe in You"? Seriously? Man, that is just the worst song.

Yes I like -- I Believe in You ,
I think it is the only radio friendly song from 100 years.
It's not in the same category as First Time that song is weak.
This new Styx song stinks admit it Bry, You are in music you know the lyrics are awful.
It does not even sound like STYX it's Shaw and his 4 times rhymes.
Lets go to school so I can act cool and not a fool so we can all look like a mule.
Is that so hard to write ?

[RumTumJM]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

[froy]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

[chickenbeef]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

she cares is a great song

[froy]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

she cares is a great song

Yea if you are deaf dumb and blind

[chickenbeef]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

she cares is a great song

Yea if you are deaf dumb and blind

no, it's a pretty good one from a pretty good album

[classicstyxfan]

NOBODY goes to see a nostalgia band to hear 1 new song they recently released.....99 percent of the people at a Styx show can't tell the difference between DeYoung and Gowan.......and most likely, it would trigger a rush to the bathroom.

True not only for Styx but every other nostalgia act too.

[chickenbeef]

NOBODY goes to see a nostalgia band to hear 1 new song they recently released.....99 percent of the people at a Styx show can't tell the difference between DeYoung and Gowan.......and most likely, it would trigger a rush to the bathroom.

True not only for Styx but every other nostalgia act too.

styx's audience (which is thousands upon thousands of people a year) has large die hard portion

[froy]

NOBODY goes to see a nostalgia band to hear 1 new song they recently released.....99 percent of the people at a Styx show can't tell the difference between DeYoung and Gowan.......and most likely, it would trigger a rush to the bathroom.

True not only for Styx but every other nostalgia act too.

styx's audience (which is thousands upon thousands of people a year) has large die hard portion

That's it thousands a year?
Thousands a year take a dump also.
Who cares,

[chickenbeef]

NOBODY goes to see a nostalgia band to hear 1 new song they recently released.....99 percent of the people at a Styx show can't tell the difference between DeYoung and Gowan.......and most likely, it would trigger a rush to the bathroom.

True not only for Styx but every other nostalgia act too.

styx's audience (which is thousands upon thousands of people a year) has large die hard portion

That's it thousands a year?
Thousands a year take a dump also.
Who cares,

probably closer to a million actually.

[brywool]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

I agree that it's not their best. Totally. I'd much rather hear this than an album of remakes though, like their last album. It doesn't sound much like Styx, but it also doesn't sound like a typical Tommy Shaw tune. That doesn't mean it sucks. It means it's different. It IS strange that there's been such a distance between Cyclo and this and that they're not just exploding with new, more powerful songs. After all, that was a long time ago when that album came out.

I don't think it sucks. I like it. But I don't love it.
And I Believe in You still blows.

[brywool]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

she cares is a great song

She Cares COULD have been a great song. The "Treats Me Like a Human" really sank it. REALLY bad lyric.

[Everett]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

she cares is a great song

She Cares COULD have been a great song. The "Treats Me Like a Human" really sank it. REALLY bad lyric.

Did you want him to say "Treats me like an alien"?

[chickenbeef]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

she cares is a great song

She Cares COULD have been a great song. The "Treats Me Like a Human" really sank it. REALLY bad lyric.

Did you want him to say "Treats me like an alien"?

what's wrong with human guys????? being treated like a human is a good thing. yeah and all that french babbling in 100 years from now they think is good

[froy]

I'm currently listening to it for third time now, and while I do not think it is Styx best, I do think it is better than many here have said (personal opinion).

I must say, part of the reason I am liking it has to do with a personal issue. Being a college student ready to graduate in 3 weeks or so, I can really relate. I have my big ideas dreams, but reality (especially the current job market) definitely changes things. I can't help but find it ironic that Styx releases this song at this exact time.

So I like it. Not their best song, but it eerily hits home with me at this time.

Its right up there with She Cares, Tommy has really sunk way low with this lame effort.
I see now that they are on this board reading everything that is said here,
When is STYX going to put out new music 3 weeks later poof they release a 7 Zens throw away and call it STYX music. Hey Tommy get your act together man your running on the STYX treadmill.

I agree that it's not their best. Totally. I'd much rather hear this than an album of remakes though, like their last album. It doesn't sound much like Styx, but it also doesn't sound like a typical Tommy Shaw tune. That doesn't mean it sucks. It means it's different. It IS strange that there's been such a distance between Cyclo and this and that they're not just exploding with new, more powerful songs. After all, that was a long time ago when that album came out.

I don't think it sucks. I like it. But I don't love it.
And I Believe in You still blows.

You kill me Just say the songs sucks already. I don't love it but I like it
That's almost impossible Either it's a kick ass tune or it sucks in my book